Job Description
Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide. At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org General mission Reporting to the Country Director, the Country Human Resources Manager defines and rolls out the HR component of the Programme’s STRATOP in his/her geographical area. S/he is the preferred contact for HR operations centres at Headquarters. S/he ensures that HR activities are consistent with his/her budgetary framework and with HI’s HR frameworks. S/he actively analyses changes in context so as to identify the risks and opportunities in his/her scope of responsibility. This is a part-time (50%) and local position. Missions / responsibilities Mission 1: Management Reference document: https://hinside.hi.org/intranet/jcms/prod_2209931/fr/les-missions-du-manager-version-2021-fr An exemplary manager: embodies HI's values on a daily basis and is a role model. A manager who conveys meaning: understands the strategy, clarifies it, translates it into operational objectives for his/her team, drives the changes required. Gives purpose to each managerial action. Encourages inter- and intra-divisional exchange of practices. Encourages innovation and risk taking. Manager/administrator: organises the operational management of his/her team, structures work around the processes identified, oversees performance, and facilitates problem solving. No. 1 HR Manager & Coach: contributes to the development of his/her team members, creates the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and dedication to HI. Ensures compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, morale, and the individual and group behaviour expected. Mission 2: Designs the HR part of the STRATOP and Oversees its associated action plan: Drafts, revises and implements the HR part of the Programme's operational strategy (STRATOP) in compliance with HI's policies and mandate. Translates the HR strategy into action plans for the Programme as a whole. Advises the Regional/Country Director during major reorganisations of the Programme’s human resources Produces, compiles and analyses standard HR indicators for the Programme's dashboard; where necessary, creates HR-specific KPI. Is responsible for evaluating, mitigating and dealing with the budgetary, security and social effects of HI-related risks. Represents HI externally with regard to HR aspects and develops the local partnerships required for the development of his/her scope of responsibility. Mission 3: Rolls out Standards, contributes to HI's Expertise and Accountability in his/her scope of responsibility: Is responsible for the deployment and monitoring of the quality of all HI's HR policies, processes and tools in his/her Programme. Is responsible for drafting, updating and enforcing the Programme's HR framework documents (Specific Terms and Conditions of Engagement [CSE] for International Staff, Terms and Conditions of Engagement / Terms and Conditions of Employment for National Staff, Internal Regulations, disciplinary framework etc.). Assists and supervises his/her team with the adaptation and contextualisation of HR frameworks Is responsible for the legal and regulatory monitoring of the entire Is responsible for the quality and observance of the programme’s auditing, internal control and archiving procedures Mission 4: Operational implementation of HR 4.1: Oversees the dimensioning and quality of Programme resources: Supports members of the Executive Team with the organisation of communication and decision-making channels to build team organisation charts and adapt HR needs: team staffing, profiles, workforce etc. Ensures the quality and updating of In conjunction with the Finance Manager draws up the HR budget for project proposals, and coordinates the budgetary management of the staff wage bill, projects and the programme. Is responsible for the programme's remuneration and social benefits system (policy, processes, tools); monitors contextual factors that influence remuneration. Monitors employer diversity policies: Disability (BeHInclusive), Gender, Age. Oversees advice for the HR part of local partnerships: evaluation, support/training, legal obligations, contract review. Manages and ensures the quality of the Programme’s recruitment policy and is responsible for the sourcing process Coordinates the HR reporting schedule in place on the Programme and in accordance with HI's global HR deadlines. 4.2: Oversees the Programme's Career Management and Skills Development systems: Is responsible for the quality and implementation of the Programme’s HR cycle including the career-management and mobility policy Facilitates, coordinates and ensures the implementation of the skills-development strategy for the Programme as a whole 4.3: Coordinates and guarantees the quality of the Programme’s administrative management for all members of staff. Represents HI at public administrative bodies Establishes and monitors the contractual system for the Programme’s national staff. Is responsible for the implementation and quality of the Programme's physical and mental health policy in line with HI standards. Is responsible for the quality and compliance of the payroll process for the Programme's National Staff Is responsible for the archiving process for HR documents Is responsible for implementing the movement policy for International Staff (R&R, visas etc) 4.4: Assists managers on his/her Programme with the implementation of HI's HR policies: Ensures or participates in the communication of HI policies and frameworks to managers: explains, clarifies, answers questions Is responsible for monitoring the correct application and compliance of HR frameworks and policies by managers Ensures the deployment of Manager 2.0 policies and tools on the programme 4.5: Legal and social aspects: is responsible for maintaining the social environment and ensuring the Programme’s compliance with the legal HR framework. Is responsible for the existence, legal compliance and implementation of a staff- representative system within the Programme and represents HI on these bodies Is responsible for informing staff on the Programme Ensures that contracts with local legal advisors specialising in employment law are in place. Oversees the management of disputes with HI staff or third parties. 4.6: Supports the Country/Regional Manager with the deployment of the HR part of the Code of Conduct and the PSEA, the Fraud and Corruption Policy and other institutional policies Mission 5: Emergency preparedness and response Oversees emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganises the priorities of his/her team in accordance with the humanitarian imperative, in order to ensure a rapid and effective response by HI Skills Ability to help team members progress: to develop the autonomy of his/her team members Ability to make decisions and move forward Ability to simplify and prioritise At least 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian / emergency contexts At least 2 years of experience in management of field bases and/or programs. Solid work experience in one or more core sectors is a strong asset: health (physical rehabilitation, P&O, psychosocial support), disability mainstreaming / inclusion, and/or livelihoods, or education. Strong team management and organizational skills High level of autonomy and initiative Strong internal and external coordination and representation skills, strong interpersonal and intercultural skills Ability to work under high pressure High level of motivation and proactivity Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory, Arabic skills are a strong asset CONDITIONS: 3 months national contract based in Nairobi, Part time (50%) Local package applies
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